Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity leave)
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 344-9875DCB
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kent and Canterbury Hospital
- Town
- Canterbury
- Salary
- per annum
- Closing
- 07/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Clinical Scientist Haemostasis and Thrombosis Laboratory
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
As a professionally diverse team the philosophy of the Haemostasis and Thrombosis service is to strive for excellence, with Quality and Service Improvement at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be accredited by UKAS to ISO 15189:2012 standards, and have just undergone a successful transition inspection to ISO 15189:2022 standards.
We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and motivated applicants for this part time, fixed-term post for maternity cover (22.5 hours per week)
In this post we can offer you a rewarding, flexible and supportive role, providing a wide scope of haemostasis and thrombosis diagnostic services, using up to date and innovative technology.
You will be joining our team of experienced and dedicated Biomedical Scientists, where you will have the opportunity to work closely with our medical team in the Kent Haemophilia and Thrombosis Comprehensive Care Centre, supporting the operational delivery, training of staff of all grades, informing method development, developing clinical guidelines and potentially taking part in clinical research activities.
| We require the successful candidate to have a high level of analytical and technical skill, including statistical analysis. They should have considerable and up to date knowledge of current practices and advances in Haematology, with specific experience in Haemostasis and Thrombosis desirable. |
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be a conduit between the scientific and clinical sides of the service, undertaking laboratory and clinical duty sessions, providing clinical liaison as needed. The successful candidate will provide technical, managerial and leadership expertise. They will be a key contributor to quality management and improvement, the training of both Clinical Scientists and Biomedical Scientists, and the verification and implementation of new methodologies.
Working for our organisation
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.
Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’.
We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
If you are considering applying for any vacancy with East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust (EKHUFT) please ensure you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our hospital.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
If you are considering applying please feel free to contact us to arrange an informal visit and chat or if you have any further questions or require more information you can email
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
- Completion of STP training or equivalent, or expected to complete, including achievement of HCPC registration, within 3 months of start date
Desirable criteria
- MSc, FRCPath part 1 or similar qualification in a relevant specialty
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstration of leadership, supervisory experience and effective communication
- Implementation of new techniques in the laboratory
Desirable criteria
- Teaching to a wide range of audiences
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Comprehensive and up to date knowledge of current practices and advances in Haematology
- Experience of using quality management systems
- Experience in method verification and validation, including statistical analysis
Desirable criteria
- Specific interest/ qualification in Haemostasis and Thrombosis
Personal/professional attributes
Essential criteria
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and initiate change
- Ability to navigate changing demands of an NHS service
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- David Gurney
- Job title
- Head Biomedical Scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01227 866 329
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